Job summary
To provide a specialist service to children and young people with epilepsy and their carers within UHCW NHS Trust. This will be in collaboration with the Paediatric Consultant Nurse for epilepsy, consultant with expertise in epilepsy and the extended multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will work across the UHCW and Rugby St Cross site, whilst occasionally needing to attend meetings within the community.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in developing and delivering expert patient-centred care based on local and national guidance. Care delivered will include patient assessment, planning and implementing of specialist care, provision of advice/support and education in collaboration with the wider MDT including child protection/safeguarding teams.
The post holder will be involved in audit and research, participate in network meetings and provide education to medical and nursing staff within the unit in order to improve quality and enhance care delivery.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Review patients within the unit, both in the acute and outpatient setting.
- Provide expert advice and support and be involved in the planning and implementation of patient specific care. Care must be communicated effectively in the form of a care plan which will be developed in collaboration with the child/young person and family.
- Act as an advocate for child/young person and family ensuring that their views are sought and considered when planning care and in the development of services.
- Ensure referrals needed are requested in a timely manner and to assist with the coordination of investigations.
- Act as an expert and resource by providing age appropriate education and information to the person with epilepsy, their family and/or carers around epilepsy related issues e.g. management of epilepsy, lifestyle and recreation, safety, schools etc. in a timely manner.
- Provide and manage a telephone and email service to deal with queries and concerns, utilising support and advice from the lead ENS/Consultant when appropriate.
- To participate in the development of care pathways for the child and young person with epilepsy including transitional care into adult services.
- To work within the multi-disciplinary team to attend meetings including child protection to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
- Deliver patient care autonomously, consistent with their level of expertise.
- Maintains accurate patient records in notes and on clinical systems.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Review patients within the unit, both in the acute and outpatient setting.
- Provide expert advice and support and be involved in the planning and implementation of patient specific care. Care must be communicated effectively in the form of a care plan which will be developed in collaboration with the child/young person and family.
- Act as an advocate for child/young person and family ensuring that their views are sought and considered when planning care and in the development of services.
- Ensure referrals needed are requested in a timely manner and to assist with the coordination of investigations.
- Act as an expert and resource by providing age appropriate education and information to the person with epilepsy, their family and/or carers around epilepsy related issues e.g. management of epilepsy, lifestyle and recreation, safety, schools etc. in a timely manner.
- Provide and manage a telephone and email service to deal with queries and concerns, utilising support and advice from the lead ENS/Consultant when appropriate.
- To participate in the development of care pathways for the child and young person with epilepsy including transitional care into adult services.
- To work within the multi-disciplinary team to attend meetings including child protection to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
- Deliver patient care autonomously, consistent with their level of expertise.
- Maintains accurate patient records in notes and on clinical systems.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
